Roy Henry Vickers is a world–renowned Indigenous artist, printmaker, painter, sculptor, author and keynote speaker. He is Tsimshian, Haida, Heiltsuk, Wuikinuxv, and English. Roy also holds the hereditary Chieftainship, Tlakwagila, House of Walkus, Owikeeno, B.C. Roy holds the Order of Canada, the Order of B.C. for his contributions to Canadian culture and the arts.